A Case Report of Atopic Dermatitis with Otitis Media with Effusion and Chronic Rhinitis

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J Korean Med. 2021;42(1):110-118

Publication date (electronic) : 2021 March 01

doi : https://doi.org/10.13048/jkm.21008

Ju-Hyun Lee ¹

, Eun-Heui Jo ²^,³

, Ji-Eun Hong ²

, Ji-Won Park ²

, Min-Cheol Park ¹^,³^,

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University

²Department of Korean Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University

³Research Center of Traditional Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University

Correspondence to: Min-Cheol Park, Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Wonkwang University Korean Medicine Hospital, 895 Muwang-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54538, Republic of Korea, Tel: +82-63-859-2821, Fax: +82-63-841-0033, E-mail: spinx11@wonkwang.ac.kr

Received 2020 October 31; Revised 2021 February 8; Accepted 2021 February 18.

Abstract

Objectives

This study aims to report a case of atopic dermatitis with otitis media with effusion and chronic rhinitis improved by oral administration of Galgeungabanha-tang.

Methods

The patient of this case had symptoms such as erythema, abrasions, scales, and itching. She also complained of rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, cough, sputum, and ear fullness. Considering the fact that she was sensitive to heat, but did not sweat well, and respiratory symptoms often occurred, Galgeungabanha-tang was prescribed.

Results

After medication, the symptoms of atopic dermatitis significantly improved from 10 to 2 point. The subjective symptoms of chronic rhinitis and otitis media with effusion also improved considerably. In addition, nasal swelling and purulent exudate almost disappeared. The tympanic membrane, which was swollen due to amber exudate, also changed to a normal gray-white color.

Conclusions

Atopic dermatitis accompanied by chronic rhinitis and otitis media was improved after 45 days of medication.

Keywords: Atopic Dermatitis; Otitis Media with Effusion; Allergic Rhinitis; Galgeungabanha-tang; Case Report

Fig. 1

Treatment Timeline

Fig. 2

Clinical Progress of Atopic Dermatitis

Fig. 3

Clinical Progress of Otitis Media with Effusion and Chronic Rhinitis

Table 1

Prescription of Galgeungabanha-tang

Table 2

Atopic Dermatitis Symptom Evaluation Index

Table 3

Chronic Rhinitis Symptom Evaluation Index

Table 4

Otitis Media with Effusion Symptom Evaluation Index

Table 5

Clinical Symptom Evaluation Progress of Atopic Dermatitis

Table 6

Clinical Symptoms Evaluation Progress of Chronic Rhinitis

Table 7

Clinical Symptoms Evaluation Progress of Otitis Media with Effusion

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